Root Causes of Juvenile Delinquency

According to Matza, what is one of the techniques that push delinquents further into delinquency?

Desperation

In the context of delinquency, what does 'neutralization' refer to?

Excuses to justify delinquent acts and shield from guilt

How did Matza critique the traditional subcultural theory in relation to explaining delinquency?

It neglected to study criminality without analyzing criminal law

What was the concept of 'drift' as proposed by Matza in the context of delinquency?

Being in a state of transition between delinquent and conventional values Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the situations described by Matza where delinquents express regret?

Situation of company Signup and view all the answers

How does Matza explain the concept of 'subterranean convergence' in relation to juvenile delinquents and values?

Juvenile delinquents share the same values as non-delinquents Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the 'zones of transition' and suburbs?

Suburbs have a homogeneous population, while zones of transition have populational heterogeneity. Signup and view all the answers

What factor is attributed to the cause of crime in the zones of transition?

Youth being unsupervised Signup and view all the answers

How do suburbs differ from zones of transition regarding adult role models and their influence on youth?

Suburbs have adult role models who obtained material success through crime, while zones of transition do not. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of juvenile delinquency in Chicago based on the time-series data comparison?

The zones of transition have a high concentration of juvenile delinquency. Signup and view all the answers

Which group is more likely to be concentrated in the zones of transition based on the text?

Industrial workers and immigrants Signup and view all the answers

What influence does ethnic heterogeneity have on social disorganization according to the text?

Ethnic heterogeneity leads to a conflicting set of moral values in the zones of transition. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between social disorganization and juvenile delinquency?

Juvenile delinquency tends to increase with social disorganization but is not directly caused by it. Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of using data from juvenile courts to study delinquency?

Juvenile courts provide a biased sample of youth considered deviant. Signup and view all the answers

From the text, what impact did immigrant families who moved to the suburbs experience in terms of delinquency rates?

Immigrant families in the suburbs experienced lower rates of delinquency compared to those in the city center. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between crime rates and race/ethnicity?

Crime rates are influenced more by the space than by race or ethnicity. Signup and view all the answers

In terms of geographical criteria, what was a criticism highlighted in the text?

Using residence as a geographical criterion limits understanding of crime distribution. Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion can be drawn from the text about the impact of poverty and unemployment on delinquency?

Poverty and unemployment are correlated with delinquency but do not directly cause it. Signup and view all the answers